How to Get a Salon Blowout at Home (Fast & Easy), by Desi Rich on YouTube. 19 min 30 s.
- Video length
- 19 min 30 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Wash your hair and towel dry it until it is damp, not dripping. Comb out tangles and apply a heat protectant evenly from mid-lengths to ends.
Clip your hair into sections: two at the back, one on each side and one at the crown. Work on one section at a time so the rest stays out of the way.
Point the dryer nozzle down the hair shaft and rough dry each section to about 80 percent dry. Keep the nozzle moving so you do not overheat one spot.
Wrap a section around the round brush near the roots and pull it taut. Dry along the brush from root to tip, then roll the brush up and hold for a few seconds to set the curve.
Repeat around the whole head, always directing airflow down the hair to smooth the cuticle and reduce frizz. Let each section cool before you move on.
Roll each finished section onto a roller and pin it in place. Spritz the set with setting spray so the bounce holds.
Give the crown extra attention: lift the roots with the brush and dry upward for height. Smooth the face-framing pieces with the brush turned downward.
Leave the rollers in for about 10 to 15 minutes, then unwind them gently. Shake the hair out with your fingers and finish with a small amount of shine serum.
Tips and common mistakes
Always use a heat protectant before any dryer or hot tool to prevent damage.
Let each section cool on the brush or roller before releasing it, since that is when the shape sets.
Keep the dryer nozzle pointed down the hair shaft to keep the finish smooth and shiny.
Do not overload with product, as too much spray or serum weighs hair down and kills volume.
Questions
How long does an at-home blowout last?
With rollers and a setting spray, most blowouts hold for one to two days. Sleep on a silk pillowcase or tie hair loosely to stretch it further.
Can I do this on short hair?
Yes, but use a smaller round brush and shorter drying times. Very short hair may not hold rollers well, so focus on the brush technique.
Do I need hot rollers or will velcro rollers work?
Velcro rollers work fine and are gentler on hair. Hot rollers set faster but add more heat, so use them on a low setting.
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